Zoonotic Diseases

Zoonotic Diseases

Every year, so many people in the world will get sick from diseases spread between animals and people. These are known as zoonotic diseases. Zoonotic means infectious diseases that are spread between animals and people. Because these diseases can cause sickness or death in people, CDC and WHO is always tracking and reporting them.Animals provide many benefits to people. Many people interact with animals in their daily lives, both at home and away from home. Pets offer companionship and entertainment, with millions of households having one or more pets. We might come into close contact with animals at a county fair or petting zoo, or encounter wildlife, while enjoying outdoor activities. Also, animals are an important food source and provide meat, dairy, and eggs.However, some animals can carry harmful germs that can be shared with people and cause illness - these are known as zoonotic diseases or zoonoses. Zoonotic diseases are caused by harmful germs like viruses, bacterial, parasites, and fungi. These germs can cause many different types of illnesses in people and animals ranging from mild to serious illness and even death.